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4 / Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Silver will
vacate post
ALBANY (AP) — Sheldon
Silver, the longtime leader of the
New York state Assembly, will
relinquish the position he has
held for 21 years in the wake of
federal corruption charges, a top
lawmaker announced Tuesday.
The decision announced by
Majority Leader Joseph Morelle
came after Democratic lawmakers met behind closed doors for
two days to discuss their response
to the turmoil that has threatened
one of the longest careers in
American state politics.
“He said to me he will not
impede the transition,” said
Morelle, surrounded by most of
the other 105 Assembly
Democrats. “We’ll have a vacancy on Monday.”
As majority leader, the No. 2 post
in the chamber, Morelle would be
the acting speaker from the
moment Silver resigns until the
lawmakers formally convene again
Monday. At that point, they plan to
amend their rules to keep him as
interim speaker until Feb. 10.
That’s intended to give any
other member a chance to
express interest and explain how
he or she would lead, and make
the selection a more open
process than it has been in the
past, Assemblyman Thomas
Abinanti said. “I think what carried the day is we want to enter
the budget process united,” he
added, with a new speaker who
has the clear, legitimate backing
of the Assembly’s two-thirds
Democratic majority when he or
she goes to negotiate with the
governor.
Lottery numbers
ALBANY (AP) — Here
are the winning numbers
selected Tuesday in the
New York State Lottery:
MIDDAY DAILY: 1-6-0
LUCKY SUM: 7
MIDDAY WINFOUR: 7-0-0-5
LUCKY SUM: 12
EVENING DAILY: 1-5-8
LUCKY SUM: 14
EVENING WINFOUR: 6-5-0-9
LUCKY SUM: 20
PICK 10: 2, 3, 11, 12, 13,
16, 19, 25, 36, 37, 39, 40,
43, 46, 48, 52, 56, 58, 77, 80
TAKE FIVE: 3, 14, 21, 25, 26
MEGA MILLIONS: 5, 26, 27,
44, 57. MEGABALL: 7
In Memoriam
In memory of
James Joseph Divers
2/16/45 - 1/28/2012
Forever in our hearts
Love always,
Judy, Meaghan, Ashley,
Kaiden & Mariah
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The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y.
OBITUARIES
Gerald Hay
Michael A. “Mitch” Zajaczkowski
January 24, 2015
January 25, 2015
Gerald E. Hay, 85, of McDonald Drive, Fort Johnson, NY, passed
away Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness.
Born January 13, 1930 in Amsterdam, New York he was the son of
the late Almon and Helena Justina Otto Hay.
He was a lifelong area resident and he graduated from Wilbur H.
Lynch High School in 1947.
Gerald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was
employed for over 35 years as an Installer for AT&T working
throughout the Capital District until retiring in 1988.
He enjoyed writing poems, reading and having a good conversation
while having a beer and playing a game of chess.
On March 11, 1961 he married the former Lucy V. Case who passed
away on December 23, 2003.
Survivors include a sister, Barbara Stoddard of Duanesburg; a
step- son, Harry Bellinger of North Carolina; four step-grandchildren;
five step-great grandchildren; two step-great great grandchildren and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
It was the wishes of Gerald there are no funeral service or calling
hours.
Please sign the family guest book on line at www.brbsfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger
Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY.
Michael “Mitch” Zajaczkowski, 90, passed away
peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the arms of
his beloved daughter, Linda.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 2, 1924, he was the
son of the late Wladyslaw and Mary Palewicz
Zajaczkowski. He was a member of St. Stephens
Church and a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School,
Class of 1942. Mitch was a U.S. Army Veteran of
ZAJACZKOWSKI WWII where he served with the 60th Infantry 9th
division in France, Germany, Austria and the Aleutian Islands.
He was employed for over 35 years by the New York State
Department of Motor Vehicles in Albany, NY, retiring in 1986. He also
owned and operated Mike’s Carpet Service where he sold and installed
carpets which he loved and for Miles Catering Service catering to
weddings and banquets throughout the area.
He devoted his life to his three children who he raised all on his own
with the love and support of his parents, many times working three
jobs to make sure his children were well taken care of. His kids were
his life. He loved and was so proud of his entire family.
Mitch and his daughter, Linda, worked together in a successful business for 10 years where Linda would teach students the art of Tole
painting and he would do all of the woodworking and preparation for
her classes. He was a very talented craftsman who could do anything.
Most recently he enjoyed making beautiful flower arrangements, birdhouses, wooden Christmas trees and all kinds of jewelry boxes which
he loved to give to people just to make them happy. He was a very loving, kind and generous man. You would always see him with a big
smile on his face. He loved people and loved life. He loved going for
rides with his daughter, Linda, looking for deer and enjoying nature
together and shopping for crafts which they did several times a week.
He loved doing crafts, fishing and spending time with his family
whom he cherished.
Mitch is survived by his daughter Linda (Michael) Casatelli of
Hagaman, NY, Patricia Zajaczkowski of Meriden, CT, and William
Zajaczkowski of Amsterdam, NY; four grandchildren, Michael
Zajaczkowski, Rebecca (Shaun) Graham, Courtney Zajaczkowski and
Tony (Dana) Zajaczkowski; six great grandchildren, Myrhia
Zajaczkowski, Anthony, Aubree, and Avery Zajaczkowski, Connor
and Noah Graham; one great great grandchild Adrian Ogden.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00
AM at the Betz, Rossi, and Bellinger Family Funeral Home at 171Guy
Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY with the Father O. Robert DeMartinis
officiating at which time Military honors will take place. Burial will
follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Amsterdam, NY.
The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, January 29th
from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mitch’s memory to the
Hagaman Fire Department, POB 328, Hagaman, NY 12086 or a
charity of your choice.
Please sign the family guestbook online at www.brbsfuneral.com.
BETZ, ROSSI & BELLINGER
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-1920 • www.brbsfuneral.com
Joseph P. Grosso
December 21, 2014
Joseph P. Grosso, 79 passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the
River Ridge Living Center after a long illness.
Born in Amsterdam January 11, 1935, he was the son of Michael and
Mary Pingatore Grosso.
He was a life long city resident and a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch
High School Class of 1952.
Joseph received a BS Degree in English Literature from Siena
College and was a NYS Certified Respiratory Therapist having been
employed at Ellis, and St. Clare’s Hospital of Schenectady and later at
St. Mary’s and Memorial Hospital of Amsterdam. He also worked in
Materials Management of Memorial Hospital retiring 1998.
His only known survivors are several cousins in Connecticut.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30,
2015 at the DeStefano Funeral Home, Rte 5S, Amsterdam.
Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
A calling hour will be prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
at the funeral home.
De Stefano
F U N E R A L
H O M E
RT. 5-S, Amsterdam, • 843-2755
Melissa J. Waight
January 14, 2015
Mrs. Melissa J. Waight, died peacefully on Saturday, January 14,
2015 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. She was 46.
Melissa owned and operated Mel’s Pop-A-Top Redemption Center in
Gloversville, NY. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved
her.
Survivors include her husband, John Waight; her mother, Patricia
Kadel; one step son, Jason Waite; two daughters, Angel Bryant and
Hailey Waight; two brothers, Terry and Cliff Kadel; several grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Newpert.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 2:00 until
4:00 p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy
Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Cremation took place at Vale Cemetery Crematorium.
Please visit Melissa’s online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com.
BETZ, ROSSI & BELLINGER
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-1920 • www.brbsfuneral.com
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Barbara J. Baia
January 26, 2015
Barbara J. Baia, 87, of County Highway 155, Gloversville, NY;
passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in
Amsterdam, NY.
Born in Little Falls, NY on June 23, 1927, she was the daughter of
the late Argie and Marion Prentice Placidi.
Barbara received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s
Academy in Little Falls.
She was employed as a dietician at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital
and also at Clara S. Bacon School, in Amsterdam.
Barbara was a parishioner and communicant of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church and was also an avid bowler in the Fifth Ward League
in Amsterdam.
Her husband Alfred “Freddie” Baia to whom she married May 23,
1948, predeceased Barbara on January 16, 1990.
Barbara is survived by her son, Joseph Baia (Janine) of Amsterdam,
NY; two grandsons, Joseph and Bryan Baia and her sister, Rosalie
Fallove (Sam) of Utica, NY. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Riley
Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY, followed at
11:15 by a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 39 St. John Street, Amsterdam.
Interment will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 at the Riley Mortuary.
Memorial gifts in Barbara’s name may be made to the Amsterdam
Free Library, 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010.
To send online condolences to the family, go to
www.rileymortuaryinc.com.